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PHOTOS: 'Dr. Dolittle Jr.' at Hastings Middle School

Dr. Dolittle works with Toggle the Horse and finds out the horse is in need of glasses. Michelle Wirth / RiverTown Multimedia1 / 7

Pushmi-Pullyu the two-headed llama was played by Avery Fredericks and Andraya Thorkildson. They are pictured showing off their dance skills during a scene set at the circus. Michelle Wirth / RiverTown Multimedia2 / 7

Tommy Stubbins, played by Gabe Richardson, hops on the back of Chee-Chee the monkey, played by Kaden MacLeish. Michelle Wirth / RiverTown Multimedia5 / 7

Dr. Dolittle finally found the great pink sea snail at the end of the play. Michelle Wirth / RiverTown Multimedia6 / 7

Dr. Dolittle puts a pin in the map to decide where they will be headed. Michelle Wirth / RiverTown Multimedia7 / 7

Hastings Middle School Theater Department presented Dr. Dolittle Jr. Nov. 2-3 in the HMS auditorium. The musical is based on the "Dr. Dolittle" stories by Hugh Lofting and the 20th Century Fox Film. The book, music and lyrics are by Leslie Bricusse.

Audiences enjoyed the story of Dr. Dolittle and his search for the giant pink shell snail.

The play was directed by Zach Filkins with musical director Katherine Warren. The technical director was Anne Blessing and the costume assistant was Sara Lawrence.